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State Employees' Reopener, Recruitment and Retention Agreement Approved by Appropriations Committee

State Employees' Reopener, Recruitment and Retention Agreement Approved by Appropriations Committee

Agreement will continue efforts to protect and expand our communitie

Council 4 Executive Board Elections

The regular election of AFSCME Council 4 Executive Board members took place on April 6, 2024 at our union headquarters in New Britain, CT.

The results are as follows:

Council 4 Education Scholarships

COUNCIL 4 EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS

To recognize the extraordinary efforts of our members and to foster unionism, Council 4 is offering continuing education assistance in th

Facing an ‘economic battering,’ Congress must fund the front lines

An article in today’s New York Times describes the grim future ahead for states, cities, towns and schools if Congress fails to fund the front lines. It also echoes what AFSCME has been saying since the outset of the coronavirus pandemic: funding the front lines isn’t a red state or blue state issue. It’s a national imperative.

Council 4 Holiday Spirit and Giving Activities For 2020

The holiday season is upon us. Recognizing that COVID-19 has made this a long a difficult year, our union has organized the following events in the spirit of giving and celebrating family:

Union Power, Personal Perseverance Put Local 2836 Member Chris Dukes Back to Work

There’s an old legal maxim that says justice delayed is justice denied.

Chris Dukes of Local 2836 (State University Organization of Administrative Faculty) has experienced the painful truth of those words. However, thanks to his dogged determination, and the perseverance of his AFSCME union, he is moving closer to justice.

On Nov. 30, a state arbitrator ordered Central Connecticut State University in New Britain to reinstate Dukes to his old job as Director of Student Conduct at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain—nearly two years after he was unjustly fired.

Catch Our Latest Council 4 Unplugged Podcast

On our latest Council 4 Unplugged podcast, we discuss the statewide election and worker-focused policy priorities for the next legislative session. Our guests include two new legislators, State Representatives-Elect Kate Farrar (West Hartford) and Mike DiGiovancarlo (Waterbury), as well as Council 4 Political and Legislative Coordinators, Brian Anderson and Zak Leavy.

Council 4 Holiday Toy Drive '20

Council 4 is once again collecting new, unused and unwrapped toys and gift cards for local families.

Because of COVID-19, it is more important than ever to step up and help those who are struggling and isolated.

We will donate toys and gift cards to the United Labor Agency, which helps Connecticut working families in need. (If you would like to make a monetary contribution, please make your check payable to the United Labor Agency.)

Groton Utilities Members Remember Their Union Brother Matt Lyon

The members of AFSCME Local 1303-007, representing Groton Utilities, are extraordinarily skilled and responsive when it comes to responding to power-destroying storms or answering their customers’ calls help with for electric, water and sewage problems.

Correction Officer Amplifies Message of Hope and Unity for Workers

After serving 23 years in the military, Correction Officer Robert Beamon’s usual approach to Veteran’s Day is to take it easy. However, this year felt a bit more unique.

“Veteran’s Day is my day,” said Beamon. “The only thing that is different is we have a new leader and one that I can be proud of. I believe Joe Biden is an honorable person.”

Despite The Pandemic, Council 4 Turns Out The Vote For Pro-Worker Candidates

With COVID-19 sweeping the nation, engaging our fellow Council 4 union members about the stakes of the 2020 election created an entirely new challenge.

Relying on direct mail, home-based volunteer phone banks, contactless literature drops, e-mails and texts, we reached out to our members about the importance of supporting candidates who support workers. The results were impressive, as 71% of the candidates recommended for endorsement by our Council 4 PEOPLE Committee (and formally approved by our Delegate Assembly) won their races.